The Gospel according to Star Wars
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The Gospel according to Star Wars

Faith, Hope, and the Force

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Gospel according to Star Wars

Faith, Hope, and the Force

About this book

Star Wars is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, and in this book John McDowell explores the many spiritual themes that weave throughout the six films. From the Force to the dark side, the issues discussed in the films have a moral and spiritual complexity that, if paid attention to, can help us better understand our place in the world and our relation to others and to God. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, did not intend for his films to be mere entertainment, McDowell argues. Rather, he hoped his films would be used as a vehicle for moral education.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Abbreviations
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1: A New Myth: The Truthfulness of Star Wars
  11. Chapter 2: The Force of the Divine: God and the Good
  12. Chapter 3: Evil Strikes Back
  13. Chapter 4: Beware the Dark Side Within: The Tragedy of Anakin Skywalker
  14. Chapter 5: The Politics of Evil
  15. Chapter 6: Rebelling against Evil: The Violence of Star Wars
  16. Chapter 7: Feeling the Force: The Ethics of the Good Life
  17. Chapter 8: A New Hope: Redemption in Star Wars
  18. Afterword
  19. Notes
  20. Select Bibliography
  21. Index